Method and apparatus to achieve consistent spacing between layers of modular construction material
OwnerThomas J. Berginventor
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Abstract
A spacer is provided that includes at least one rail of plastic, steel, rebar, or the like that runs along a top surface of a modular construction material such as a brick or block. At least one transverse rail is connected to the length-running rail. The transverse rail is also constructed of plastic, steel, rebar, or the like and runs width-wise along the top surface of the brick/block. Connected to the rails is a number of spacing studs that define a desired mortar depth. The spacing studs may include removable clips that are configured to engage the rails. Accordingly, the clips have a height equal to the desired mortar depth. The present invention may alternatively include a kit comprising the rails, clips, and bricks/blocks.
Claims16
A spacer comprising:
- first and second parallel rails extending along at least an entire length of a modular construction material;
- at least one connecting rod configured to connect the first parallel rail to the second parallel rail;
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- a plurality of spacing studs having a first end and a second end, each stud affixed to one of the first and second parallel rails and the at least one connecting rod wherein the first end protrudes upwardly from a parallel rail and the second and protrudes downwardly from the parallel rail.
A spacing apparatus to achieve a relatively consistent mortar depth between layers of modular construction material, the apparatus comprising:
- at least one lengthwise rail extending along at least an entire length of one modular construction material;
- at least one transverse rail extending along a width of a modular construction material;
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- a number of clips wherein each clip has a height indicative of a desired mortar depth and each clip is removably engageable with one of a lengthwise rail and a transverse rail.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.